[Remote] Head of Technical Accounting (ASC 606 & 805) – Crypto & Prime Brokerage
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FalconX is a pioneering team committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. They are seeking a Head of Technical Accounting who will lead the financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations while resolving complex accounting issues related to digital asset products.
Responsibilities
- Financial Normalization: Direct the forensic review and reconciliation of complex historical data to ensure a robust, "audit-ready" foundation
- On-Chain Intelligence: Bridge the gap between raw custodial data and GAAP reporting, ensuring every transaction is traceable to its original source
- Advanced Technical Research: Act as the internal authority on ASC 606 and 805, specifically regarding principal vs. agent nuances, M&A integrations, and DeFi yield protocols
- Capital Markets Readiness: Lead the drafting of sophisticated financial disclosures and MD&A for potential registration statements and SEC engagement. Lead the drafting of S-1/F-1 prospectus disclosures
- Global Systems Optimization: Design and implement SOPs for offshore teams while tightening the integration between our crypto sub-ledgers and NetSuite
Skills
- Experience transitioning from Big 4 Audit/Technical Desks into Accounting Advisory (e.g., CFGI, FTI, EY, KPMG, FTI) or In-House Accounting at a high-growth digital assets firm, FinTech start up, broker dealer or Investment Bank
- Enjoy the 'puzzle' of building legal entity financials from high-volume, unstructured data sources
- Proficiency in Workiva, NetSuite, and crypto sub-ledgers (Luca, TaxBit, or BitWave)
- Direct experience with SEC Pre-clearance, Purchase Accounting (ASC 805), and DeFi Accounting
- Ability to partner with Trading and BizDev teams to assess the accounting impact of DeFi yields and 'wrapped' assets before they launch
- Proven ability to create SOPs for offshore teams to improve month-end cadence
- Flexibility to work across different time zones during crucial periods such as month-end closes
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Will need to be able to work East Coast hours
Benefits
- Performance linked bonus
- Equity
- Competitive benefits package
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